One thing that people never seem to overlook is the importance of a good side dish to go along with their Christmas dinner. That’s why we put together this list of the Best Christmas Side Dishes that people turn to each year!

When it comes to Christmas time a lot of the focus is put on the presents, but there is something special when everyone is gathered around the table for a warm meal. It’s a special time of the year that everyone tends to look forward to.

We are hoping to make it even more special with some of our Best Christmas Side Dishes! Many of them are easy to make, and are sure to warm your heart. We included everything from Easy Dinner Rolls, casseroles, and of course pasta salads! And regardless of whether you are making a turkey you can still try our Turkey Gravy that includes instructions on how to make it with or without drippings!

So get started with your meal planning so that you ensure you have everything you need to make your favorite recipes! And don’t forget that many of these can be made ahead of time to take away some of the stress of cooking everything on Christmas day. Especially our cold side dishes such as our KFC Coleslaw Copycat or the Easy Macaroni Salad.

Perfect Turkey Gravy – Perfect Turkey Gravy Recipe with instructions to make it with or without drippings. All you need is butter, flour, black pepper, chicken or turkey stock and/or drippings! Perfect for feeding a crowd on Thanksgiving!

Chicken Noodle Casserole – A cross between a chicken pot pie and noodle soup, this chicken pot pie noodle casserole will become your go to recipe when you need comfort food. Easy to follow, hearty and filling!

Easy Corn Casserole – Easy Corn Casserole made with Jiffy mix, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green chiles, a little cream cheese for creaminess and BACON! A savory, comforting side dish that everyone will beg you to make over and over!

Oven Roasted Asparagus – Tender Oven Roasted Asparagus will soon be your favorite way to prepare asparagus! It’s ready in 20 minutes and only requires olive oil, salt, and black pepper. You can dress it up by adding parmesan cheese, garlic, or even fresh lemon juice! The roasting adds a depth of flavor that can’t be beat!

Cream Soup Substitute – This is a great substitute for canned cream of "whatever" soup (cream of mushroom or chicken) and perfect for any recipe that calls for cream soups. It only takes minutes to make!

KFC Coleslaw Copycat – A KFC Coleslaw Copycat recipe! The dressing tastes almost identical to the original thanks to one key ingredient. You will be pelasantly surprised at how much this clone tastes like the original KFC Coleslaw.

Broccoli Salad – Fresh Broccoli Salad recipe with bacon and cheddar cheese! This Broccoli Salad is a classic summer side and comes together in minutes! It is perfect for summer BBQs and potlucks, or any night of the week.

Easy Macaroni Salad – Easy Macaroni Salad, just like you’d get from the deli at the grocery store! This basic version of Classic Macaroni Salad can be modified to be made with tuna, peas, or whatever add-ins you’s like!

Cheesy Garlic Cauliflower Gratin – A cheesy garlic cauliflower gratin never fails to impress people at the thanksgiving table. Because it’s low carb, but oodles of taste plus who can say no to cauliflower in oodles of creamy cheese sauce.

The Best Mashed Potatoes – Everybody has their favorite way of preparing mashed potatoes: with skin, without skin, with milk, without milk, with cream cheese or sour cream. The options are endless! This combination of ingredients in this recipe results in The Best Mashed Potatoes!

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Gratin – This easy recipe for Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Gratin, or Au Gratin potatoes is a delicious side your family will love! Easily turn it into a main course by adding ham or bacon.

Easy Homemade Bread – An easy homemade bread recipe that requires no bread machine! If you have never made bread before, step by step photos are included so that anyone can be successful with this recipe! There are few things better than the smell and taste of freshly baked bread enjoyed in the comfort of your own home!

Old-Fashioned Corn Bread – Moist, crumbly corn bread is an essential recipe for any kitchen! This recipe comes together quickly and goes great with chili, soups, and is the perfect base for corn bread stuffing!

Challah (Egg Bread) – This recipe for Challah, also know as egg bread, is delicious in its own right but it also makes the most phenomenal french toast, french toast casserole, or bread pudding! No bread machine is required for this recipe!

Olive Garden Breadsticks Copycat – These garlic butter breadsticks are the perfect Olive Garden copycat. They are perfectly soft and pillowy and coated with that signature salty garlic butter. You will want this for every dinner.